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Roman Anthony will miss remainder of AL wild-card series due to hand and wrist injuries, replaced by Curtis Mead

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will miss the rest of the American League wild-card series after sustaining new muscle strains in his wrist and aggravating a previous hand injury. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed that additional medical imaging in Boston revealed the extent of the damage following Anthony's early departure from Tuesday's opening game against the New York Yankees.

Anthony, who batted leadoff and went hitless in the 9-0 defeat before being removed, expressed deep distress over receiving the severe medical news. Curtis Mead has been approved by Major League Baseball to stay on the roster as Anthony's replacement for the series, while Jahmai Jones took over the leadoff and designated hitter duties for the second game.

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